Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Women Leaders in Sports is a leadership organization dedicated to developing, connecting, advancing and championing women working in sports. Women Leaders currently serves nearly 7,000 members representing over 1,000 brands and organizations.
We provide women connection, confidence, and a path to leadership by:
- Training and mentoring through our world-class leadership experiences
- Creating opportunities for connection and community, giving women a robust network to support their entire career journey
- Championing women leaders by promoting their success through awards and media
Women Leaders is currently seeking applicants for a dynamic Membership Operations & Engagement Junior Associate to join its energetic and collaborative team in Kansas City. This is a full-time, 12-month, paid position, beginning immediately with an annual salary of $32,000 and with the option to immediately make contributions to a 401(k) plan with employer matching. This position will dual report to the Chief Experience Officer and the Director of Membership Growth. If you want to grow as a leader, develop your professional talents, and open doors to a career in college athletics and beyond, we want to hear from you!
Junior Associate duties will include, but are not limited to:
Assisting in all aspects of the membership lifecycle, including individual and institutional membership retention, recruitment, and overall engagement. Promoting member opportunities and benefits, including virtual programming, Member Circles, Rising Stars, Happy Hours, and more.
General Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Membership team to support member recruitment, retention, and engagement initiatives through effective CRM administration and operational support.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for member and customer inquiries, delivering timely, professional, and solution-oriented service.
- Support the administration of the Women Leaders CRM by maintaining accurate member records, processing membership and event transactions, and ensuring data integrity.
- Assist in the administration of ENGAGE, the organization's online community platform, including content management, user access, and member engagement.
- Assist with all Virtual member benefits including but not limited to; Circle calls, Live Chat, Career Catalyst, Access to Experts, etc.
- Assist with Leadership Programming events (in-person and virtual).
- Serve as the primary administrator for the Women Leaders Job Board, including posting positions and supporting hiring organizations.
- Collaborate across departments to support organizational initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
Ways You’ll Gain Real Experience:
- Development of skills transferable to many facets of careers in sports and nonprofit organizations.
- Opportunity to explore and gain experience in many areas of nonprofit/association management.
- Networking opportunities and interaction with women in all areas and levels of intercollegiate athletics, pro sports and sport business.
- Industry-leading professional development and educational leadership training from the On the Rise Summit.
- Work with a dynamic team that is passionate about the growth, leadership, and success of women as leaders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with proven attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with a CRM or other related systems and/or a willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving systems and processes.
- Interest in supporting the mission of Women Leaders in Sports and working in the sports industry.
Associate Period:
1 year from the start date
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will be open until filled. Please submit a cover letter, résumé, list of three references to Grace Clouser, Coordinator of Internal Operations. Grace@womenleadersinsports.org. Only email submissions will be considered.
Women Leaders in Sports is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to achieving a diverse community.